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Illinois State University
We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, our scholarship and the connections we build between them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.
General Information
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Contact Information North and School St, Normal, IL 61790-1000 www.ilstu.edu admissions@ilstu.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Doctoral/Research Universities |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Illinois State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 20,521 (17,885 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Small |
| Undergraduate Student Age 92% under 25, 8% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 12,071 | 4,684 | 7,387 |
| Percent admitted | 68 | 65 | 70 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 39 | 42 | 37 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | ||
| ACT | 3178 | 99 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $8,040 | $7,091 | $6,328 |
| Out-of-State | $14,730 | $12,971 | $11,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $861 | $828 | $825 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,148 | $5,748 | $5,576 |
| Other | $2,972 | $2,886 | $3,253 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $18,021 | $16,553 | $15,982 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | $10,745 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $24,711 | $22,433 | $21,202 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | $15,965 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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